Never lives up to the performances and the first half, particularly, is conducted so methodically it all feels rather sedated and even dreary.
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This review of Mother and Child (2009) was written by Deborah Ross and published by The Spectator on 30 Aug 2018.
Mother and Child has generally received positive reviews.
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